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Brand / Model |
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III |
Nikon D3X |
Sony Alpha A900 |
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Camera | |||
Featured Seller | |||
Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor | 21 Megapixels CMOS | 25 Megapixels CMOS | 25 Megapixels CMOS |
Sensor Area | |||
Sensor Size | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) | 43.3mm Diagonal (1X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization | None | None | 2-Axis, 2.5-Stops |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | No | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 1600 *Expanded range: 50-3200 | ISO 100 - 1600 *Expanded range: 50-6400 | ISO 200 - 3200 *Expanded range: 100-6400 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s | 1/8000 - 30s |
Lens / Mount | Canon EF Mount | Nikon F Mount | Sony A Mount |
FLM / Crop | Full-Frame | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
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Zoom Mechanism | |||
Manual Focus | Lens | Lens | Lens |
Filter Diameter | |||
Focus System | 45-point Phase-Detect *19 cross-type points. 26 assist-points. | 51-point Phase-Detect *3D Subject Tracking, Dynamic area using point-groups | 9-point Phase-Detect *Dual-cross center-point, 10 assist points Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 0.76X - 100% Coverage | 0.70X - 100% Coverage *On-demand grid lines | 0.74X - 100% Coverage *5-step shake-indicator |
Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed | Display Size | 3" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B |
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Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Partial | Matrix, Center-Weighed, Average, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot |
Bracketing | 7 Shots ±3 EV | 9 Shots ±1 EV | 5 Shots ±2/3 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 1/2 or 1 EV | ±3 EV, 1/3, 1/2 | Flash Compensation | ±3 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 19 steps | 2 Axis, 13 steps | 1 Axis, 19 steps |
Continuous Drive | 5 FPS, 56 JPEG, 12 RAW | 5 FPS, 70 JPEG, 34 RAW *7 FPS in DX Crop mode | 5 FPS, 11 JPEG, 12 RAW |
Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s | Yes *2, 5, 10 or 20s | Yes *2s, 10s |
Command Dials | 2 | 2 | 2 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof | Weatherproof | Weatherproof |
Digital Level | None | 1 Axis | None |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Wired | Wired | Wired, Infrared |
HDR | No | No | No |
Multiple Exposures | No | Yes | No |
Interval Timer | No | Yes | No |
WiFi | No | No | No |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | No | Yes |
Image Formats | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW | JPEG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
Built-In Flash | No | No | No |
Flash Sync | Unknown | Unknown | 1/250s |
Video Capture | |||
Sound Input | None | None | None |
GPS | N / A | N / A | N / A |
Memory | Compact Flash, Secure Digital High Capacity | Compact Flash x 2 | Compact Flash, Memory Stick Duo |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 1500 | 4400 | 880 |
Introduced | 2007-08-20, DiscontinuedYES | 2008-12-01, DiscontinuedYES | 2008-09-09, DiscontinuedYES |
Size | 156 x 160 x 80mm (W x H x D) | 160 x 157 x 88mm (W x H x D) | 156 x 117 x 82mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 1205g | 1220g | 895g |
Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Lowest Spec | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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